The La Sportiva Otaki is an all round climbing shoe with a medium/stiff midsole and Vibram XS Edge rubber, this makes them ideal for more edgy routes/problems but they arent too shoddy on smears either. The dual velcro closure allows for a dialed in fit and the P3 technology means that the slightly downturned profile of the shoe is not lost over time. Laser cut uppers also reduces stitching and bulk from the shoe increasing comfort and less irritation during the break in period. The Otaki also features the S-Heel which uses a stiffer piece of rubber on the inside edge of the heel to provide more torsional stability and a more secure placement.